The Alhambra in Britain. Between Foreignization and Domestication

British representations of the Alhambra in the 19th century reveal a complex interplay between foreignization and domestication, offering insights into cultural interactions between Europe and the Orient without direct colonial agendas. The study demonstrates that British artists transformed Nasrid architecture into idioms understandable to domestic audiences through literature, paintings, prints, models, and reconstructions. This process, metaphorically described as 'translation,' was not uniform but varied in motivations and uses, reflecting diverse influences on artists, architects, and the public.

Heide, C. (2010). The Alhambra in Britain. Between Foreignization and Domestication. Art in Translation, 2(2), 201–221. https://doi.org/10.2752/175613110x12706508989497